Ritual consecration is also available for all of our thangkas upon request. In the Buddhist tradition, consecration serves to “awaken” the thangka, and is considered essential for any sacred image used for meditation or devotional practice. Your painting will be inscribed with holy mantras and consecrated by a qualified Lama from our Buddhist monastery in the Kathmandu Valley.
Because so few consecration materials are required, there is no fee for consecrating a thangka. However, it is customary (and merit-bringing) to make a donation to the Lama for his time and services.
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Please note that Buddhist tradition prohibits re-selling or otherwise disposing of consecrated items, thus we are unable to accept returns of consecrated thangkas.
We also offer traditional dress clothing for statues upon request. After consecration, it is a gesture of honor and respect to dress your statue well before placing it on the altar or shrine. Our statue clothing is hand-made from beautiful Tibetan silk. Again, we do not profit from this service, and request only a small fee to cover the cost of the clothing. The fee will vary according to the size and shape of the statue, and generally follows the pricing given in the table below.
